The Mont
Saint-Michel is an island commune in Normandy, France. The architectural piece
is grand in size, covering 100 ha. Its structural composition exemplifies the
feudal society which created it. During its time as an abbey, a high contrast
difference between low and high tides was taken advantage of as a defence
against assailants, as the tide stranded or drowned them. In the 16th century,
this natural defence was utilised in a different way as Louis XI turned the
Mont Saint-Michel into a state prison. The architectural piece's grand size and
rich history makes it, in my opinion, a truly awesome piece of architecture.
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